Chip upgrade breathes new life into compact slate ready for AI and better accessories while still in a class of its own
Apple’s premium tiny tablet gets a speed boost for 2024 with support for new accessories and imminent AI features, while providing the full modern iPad experience in a compact package.
The revamped design of the iPad mini in 2021 was excellent so it is no surprise that Apple has kept it mostly the same with internal changes and a tweak to the side to support new accessories. But while it may be small in stature, the new iPad mini remains pricey, costing from £499 (€599/$499/A$799), placing it in between the £329 base-model iPad and the £599 11in iPad Air.
Screen: 8.9in 2266×1488 LCD display (326ppi)
Processor: Apple A17 Pro
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128, 256 or 512GB
Operating system: iPadOS 18
Camera: 12MP rear and selfie cameras
Connectivity: wifi 6E (5G optional eSim-only), Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, Touch ID
Dimensions: 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3mm
Weight: 293g (4G version: 297g)
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